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A GIANT STEP FORWARD
After a massive two-year construction project, the largest Army Lodging facility is ready for business
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CLINIC DEDICATED TO KOREAN WAR HERO Cpl. “Billy” Mosier, an Army medic who was killed in action while attempting to rescue a fellow Soldier, was memorialized during a Jan. 3 ceremony. SEE PAGE 4
REINTEGRATION Quartermaster brigade sets advanced individual training students up for success upon their return from block leave.
COMBAT TOBACCO USE Experts gather to discuss strategies to stymie tobacco use in military services.
IN YOUR FACE The Fort Lee Traveller is introducing new features including a column that highlights unit Facebook photos.
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COMMENTARY | EDITOR’S DESK
Perhaps you’ve already noticed some of the changes that have been made to the Fort Lee Traveller as it begins its 2013 production run. The front page alone features new headline styles, stronger story teasers and a smaller nameplate. Some of the modifications reflect modern newspaper trends, and the overall look is meant to be more appealing to today’s media-savvy reader. Similar changes have been in-
corporated throughout the paper. As you flip through the pages, notice how the headlines reflect the tone of the stories – bigger and bolder for important news items, and lighter and less formal for features and informational columns. It not only improves navigation, but it’s also a spacesaver when combined with other changes, meaning more news content in every issue. You’ll see a difference in the news brief and community calendar pages as well. The information will be concise and to-the-point, giving readers the
important details only and a reference for additional information if the item is of interest. Another added feature that Traveller fans will hopefully enjoy is the new photo page that’s playfully titled “In Your Face.” It’s an opportunity to have some fun while celebrating the Team Lee spirit. Each week, the presentation will feature pictures from community-based Facebook pages. They will depict unit training events, group and individual accomplishments, celebrations and those not-so-serious moments that show the human element of
‘Shooting at Decoys’ Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Hollenbaugh Pastoral Coordinator
So, if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck … you know the rest! But then, maybe we should take a closer look! There is a Bible verse that directs righteous people to “live by faith and not by sight.” You may have seen the movie, “The Book of Eli” in which the
main character, Eli, pushes his way through a very hazardous and lawless world of post-nuclear destruction, the result of a thermonuclear blast. Eli, played by Denzel Washington, faced this dangerous scenario with the heroic dexterity of a Chuck Norris, and it was not revealed until the end of the story that he was totally blind yet facing every obstacle and walking out ev-
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ery step with focused faith. Though this dramatic movie was fictional, it portrays a truth of how God would have righteous people to live – not in heaven, but here on Earth – which is to say that living by faith is really a very practical thing. I myself am not physically blind, I have a corrected 20/20 vision, I can see colors and I can still hear fairly well. Like most, I take in a
our installation. The presentation also encourages community involvement and interaction. Individuals and organizations that post current photos and information to Facebook most often stand the best chance of being featured in the Traveller. Those sites will also become more attractive to social media users who want to learn more about Fort Lee and its diverse military population. You’ll notice a blend of mod-
tremendous amount of visual and audible information. Even so, I cannot depend on just what I see and hear because it might only be partially true, a distortion and even a deception. It might look and sound like a duck, but it might be a very authentic looking decoy! I don’t have the time, money or energy for delusions and deceptions. I need to base decisions on what is true. I need a direct line to truth, and I may not find that on the internet or television or in a meeting or
The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
ern (social media) and traditional (print media) resources in other areas of the paper also. Many Traveller articles will be accompanied by social media comments or fact boxes that include web links for additional information. Our reporters will post Facebook alerts when they’re working on an important story for an upcoming issue, and so on. As these changes are incorporated, the garrison public affairs staff would like to know what you think about the Traveller. Comments can be shared through our social media page – www.facebook.com/ ftleetraveller – or via email to patrick.n.buffett.civ@mail.mil. Future story ideas are always welcome. Organizations interested in social media training can contact Stephen Baker at stephen.j.baker.civ@mail.mil.
forum. Reality or truth will most likely transcend current news as well as popular ideas and cultural moods or trends. And with all due respect, reality or truth may also elude the chosen professionals or SMEs. In order to live our life in reality and good functionality we need to know and live in the light of truth; we need to hear from God. We need to also use that spiritual sense of “faith” that cannot be deceived or mistaken. We can learn to see and hear and make our best analysis based
on faith to a much greater degree. And I am sure that many who are in fact physically blind can attest to this in a unique way. We can engage our spiritual senses, just as we do our eyes and ears, for the many practical matters and activities of each and every day. One great source of spiritual insight comes from the sermons, the hymns or songs, and the sacred scriptures in our place of worship. Find a place of worship and ministry where you can see and hear from God.
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Craig Turner, Fort Lee Lodging front office manager, helps a Soldier register her parking pass during check-in. While the new lodging facility opened Dec. 20, customers began moving in Saturday.
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New 508th facility earns LEED gold Fourth Fort Lee project recognized for energy, environmental design
As an Army, we’re obligated to figure out how to come up with solutions to serve the greater good, along with protecting our freedoms and the nation.” -Brig. Gen. Stephen Farmen
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Another Fort Lee facility has earned a coveted gold rating through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The new 508th Transportation Company building along C Avenue garnered the award for its design features and functions that achieved high LEED scores for energy savings, water efficiency, stewardship of resources and more. The $4.2 million building was completed in July 2012 and features energyefficient lighting, low-flow water and other energysaving appliances. The contractor also worked
throughout every stage of the design and construction process to recycle as much waste as possible and to use resources from distributors closer to Fort Lee to reduce the overall carbon footprint the project made on the environment. According to the U.S. Green Building Council website (www.usgbc.org), LEED is an internationally recognized certification system that provides third-party verification of building and/or community design and construction strategies that emphasize environmental quality, stewardship of resources and sensitivity to the impact of construction. Developed by the USGBC, LEED provides building owners and operators a concise frame-
work for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED award levels include certified, silver, gold and platinum. While LEED silver certification is now the standard for all Army construction projects, some contractors will work toward achieving higher levels of environmental stewardship and accompanying LEED certification ratings. The contractor for the company facility project, Leebcor Services LLC, is a service-connected, disabled veteran-owned small business based in Williamsburg. They provide a full range of construction services to the
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Several Fort Lee command representatives and John Karafa of Leebcor Services LLC pose with the LEED Gold award during a ceremony Dec. 20 at the 508th Transportation Company facility.
federal government, including design build, general construction and utilities and site work. Leebcor Services LLC is also responsible for another LEED Gold certified building on the installation – the Garrison Dining Facility
along B Avenue. A special presentation was made Dec. 20 to recognize the contractors for their achievement. During the ceremony, Gregory Williams, SEE LEED, PAGE 18
President signs into law pay increase for servicemembers Authorization act also reduces Army’s end strength by 10,000 Soldiers, includes provisions to train new, prospective commanders in sexual assault prevention, response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2013 into law, Jan. 2. Among other things, the act authorizes a 1.7-percent increase in Soldier pay, effective Jan. 1, as well as funds for Army procurement, operations, maintenance, and research and development for both the generating force as well as for the operational force engaged in overseas contingency operations. The act means that Congress has approved a plan for how the Army can spend money for fiscal 2013, which actually began Oct. 1, 2012, and runs through Sept. 30, 2013. The National Defense Authorization Act, or
NDAA, authorizes the Army, and other departments, to spend money. But Congress must still pass additional legislation to “appropriate” money, extracting it from the U.S. Treasury and handing it over to the Department of Defense, in order to pay for what is spelled out in the Authorization Act. Still facing lawmakers, the Department of Defense, and the Army, however, is the threat of sequestration, which could now happen in March. Were sequestration to occur, it could change the amount of money the services receive, despite what kind of spending is authorized in the NDAA 2013. That possibility has the Department of Defense planning for a future that
could be different from what is spelled out in the NDAA. “We’re entering a phase of serious planning,” said George Little, Department of Defense spokesman. “We don’t want sequester to go into effect. This is bad for everyone, again, not just for the Department of Defense. But we are in a period of fiscal turmoil, to say the least, and we need to get beyond this.” The NDAA 2013 doesn’t just spell out how the Army is authorized to spend money during fiscal 2013, it also spells out some other changes for how the services conduct business. For the active Army, the end strength drops to 552,100 Soldiers by Sept 30, 2013, a decrease of nearly 10,000
Soldiers in the activeduty force. For the Reserve components of the Army, the authorized end strength remains the same as last year, with the Army National Guard at 358,200 and the Army Reserve at 205,000. One section of the act calls for establishment of special victim capabilities within the military departments to respond to “allegations of certain special victim offenses.” According to the law, service secretaries must establish “special victim capabilities” that can investigate and prosecute child abuse, domestic violence and sexual offenses. Those capabilities must also include support for victims of those offenses. Initial capability must be available within a year of the law’s
signing. Another section of the law requires the Department of Defense to provide sexual assault prevention and response training modules for new or prospective commanders. Training will include, among other things, how to foster a command climate that doesn’t tolerate sexual assault, and one that encourages victims to report assault. Another section of the law expands how DOD funds can be used for providing abortions. The current law reads: “Funds available to the Department of Defense may not be used to perform abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered if SEE PAY, PAGE11
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Troop Clinic ceremony honors Korean War hero Ordnance Campus Facility Dedicated to Army Medic Cpl. “Billy” Mosier Kimberly K. Fritz KAHC Public Affairs Specialist
An Army medic who was killed in action by enemy sniper fire while trying to save a wounded comrade 62 years ago in Uijongbu, Korea, received special recognition here on Jan. 3 when Troop Medical and Dental Clinic 2 on the Ordnance Campus was named in his honor. Cpl. William Clarence “Billy” Mosier was remembered on the 62nd anniversary of his death. The memorialization ceremony hosted by Kenner Army Health Clinic was attended by Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, and many of Mosier’s family members, including his brother Howard, a Navy veteran. KAHC Commander Col. Joseph S. Pina welcomed the Mosier family to Fort
Lee and shared highlights of the corporal’s career. The Tennessee native was only 16 years old when he joined the Army and started training at nearby Fort Pickett before serving in Korea. Citing duty, honor and courage, Pina described how Mosier provided care on the battlefield. “He helped the wounded without concern for his safety,” the colonel said. “He fought with courage and confidence.” Mosier was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action. The citation states he was assigned to the Medical Company of the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, when the unit’s defensive positions were attacked. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he moved through the enemy fire to the wounded man and administered first aid
as small arms fire struck all around him. When he realized it was impossible for him to evacuate the wounded man, he picked up the Soldier’s rifle and moved forward to the crest of a hill where he fired on the enemy’s position killing several of them. He continued to fire on the enemy’s position until he was killed. “At age 18, no older than most of the students who use TMC 2 now, Corporal Billy Mosier was killed in service to his country and an American family halfway around the world (mourned for a loved one) who paid the ultimate price to his country,” Pina said. “It is fitting that we dedicate this clinic, a bastion of compassion and care for students of the Ordnance School, to such a man.” Pina said Mosier was one of 812 Army recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross for the Korean War but was no different than the medics, civilians and patients who occupy the facility today. “He was a
young man who simply and voluntarily did his duty and supremely honored our country,” he said. Col. Edward M. Daly, Chief of Ordnance and commandant of the U.S. Army Ordnance School, also thanked the Mosier family members who traveled from Ohio, Pennsylvania and Delaware to attend the ceremony. “Billy’s heroism was unparalleled as fierce fighting against the advancing Chinese would not only test the mettle of the American Soldier but would ultimately demonstrate the finest qualities of our troops,” Daly said. “Today, we fittingly memorialize Corporal Mosier by permanently naming this Troop Medical Clinic in honor of this brave combat medic and selfless Soldier. The Mosier Troop Medical and Dental Clinic, as it will be known from this day forward, has already aided 27,000 Soldiers since it opened in September 2011 and it will continue to sup-
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Staff Sgt. Robert Waits, 59th Ordnance Brigade, Sgt. Mark Fitzgerald, Kenner Army Health Clinic, and Spc. Samantha Pena, Bull Dental Clinic, unveil the bronze plaque that will be displayed in the front entrance of the lobby at the newly named Mosier Troop Medical and Dental Clinic located on the Ordnance Campus.
port our Soldiers much like the way Corporal Mosier did.” Daly continued by saying the teams at the facility are the “best he’s seen” and they provide top-notch care to the more than 3,000 Ordnance Soldiers and Marines training there. “They truly demonstrate and live the statement ‘medics never stand taller than when they kneel to treat the wounded,’” he
said. Frank Mosier, a nephew to the corporal, said the family was honored to be there for the dedication. “The way everything was presented made us feel even more proud of what he gave his life for,” he said. “We realize that the military does so much for the country and never asks for anything in return. In our eyes, they are all heroes.”
Resolve this year to be ready during emergency, disaster FEMA urges public to make cell phones an integral part of preparedness plans
With the New Year underway, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Americans to “Resolve to be Ready in 2013.” Emphasizing the value of wireless communication devices during an emergency or disaster, FEMA campaign organizers – in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council – are asking everyone to integrate technology into individual, family and busi-
nesses preparedness plans. A 2012 Nielson report revealed that nearly 55 percent of mobile phone owners in the United States own smartphones. As a simple resolution, FEMA is asking all smartphone owners to turn the technology in their purses and pockets into a lifesaving tool during and after an emergency or disaster. The following are a few ways the Ready campaign recommends implement-
ing smartphone technology into your emergency plans: Ensure key emergency phone numbers are loaded on your mobile devices. These include police, fire and rescue agencies; power companies; insurance providers; family, friends and co-workers. Install free emergency preparedness apps, bookmark mobile optimized web pages, and follow FEMA, The National Weather Service (NWS),
and the Red Cross, and Fort Lee on Facebook and Twitter. Distribute your wireless phone numbers to family members, friends and co-workers. Purchase additional batteries and car-charger adapters for wireless devices. Consider purchasing a solar-powered charger. Send brief text messages rather than voice calls – often text messages
get through when wireless networks are overwhelmed during a crisis. Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power and free-up wireless networks for vital communications. Purchasing a hand-crank radio with a cell-phone recharge option is also a smart move. For additional information about emergency and disaster planning, contact Brendan Bowman at (804) 734-6422.
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MLK Event Fort Lee’s Martin Luther King Jr. Observance is set for Jan. 16. A remembrance walk starts at 6 a.m. in the CASCOM parking lot. A formal observance featuring guest speaker Rev. Horace Jones begins at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. Both activities are open to the public.
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nearly 30 percent of active-duty smokers initiated the habit after joining the military, and 40 percent of deployed service members have smoked. “Reforming tobacco policy is something that cannot be accomplished overnight,” said USAPHC Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald C. Ecker. “Troops often look to smoking as a way to relieve stress.” But Keenan and Ecker encouraged the attendees to work hard, and be persistent in their efforts. After hearing preliminary briefings on the state of tobacco use in popular culture, the attendees brainstormed 13 ideas to combat tobacco use in the military. These ideas were later refined to five innovations that addressed tobacco cessation and prevention from multiple angles. On the final day of the workshop, the attendees briefed their recommendations to senior military medical advisers. Some of the innovations that workshop attendees thought would help re-
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FORT LEE LODGE OPEN FOR BUSINESS Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
After a massive two-year construction project, the largest Army lodging facility in the continental United States opened at Fort Lee in late December. There was little fanfare as admin personnel and maintenance staff moved into the $120 million building over the holiday break. The first guests began checking in on Saturday and more than 800 of the 1,000 rooms are already occupied.
Marc Jannsen, the temporary general manager for Fort Lee Lodging, arrived in early November and quickly set a timeline for opening the facility. Currently on temporary duty here, Jannsen oversees the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, an Armed Forces Recreation Center in Germany. “In the months leading up to the opening, our biggest challenge was getting the rooms ready,” said Jannsen. “You can imagine how long it takes to put furniture into 1,000 units. Then, we had to add all the amenities. For example, the
The family rooms in the Fort Lee Lodge have a bed in a separate room, a pull-out couch, a bathroom and a kitchen area that features a full-sized refrigator, a stovetop, a dishwasher and dishes, including pots and pans. The regular, extended stay kitchenettes have a stovetop, a smaller refrigerator and dishes, including pots and pans.
pots and pans arrived the week prior to opening and it took us nearly three days to place those items in every room.” While the official grand opening is set for late February, Jannsen said the time between now and then will allow the staff to “shake out the cobwebs” so everything is running smoothly before this premier facility most assuredly becomes the showcase for Army Lodging. Most of the initial guests at the lodging facility are Army Logistics University students who began classes shortly after their arrival. The process of moving them into the facility seemed to be fairly smooth, according to Jannsen who described it as the “one of the largest check-ins the facility will have for several months, as most of the students will reside at the Army Lodge for several weeks. “It was very busy and everyone was here helping to check in guests,” said Jannsen. “One night, it was after midnight before I left because we were just that busy. We don’t expect it to be that busy again for a while.” So far, the guests are raving about their new digs, and several are pleased to be the first to use the gargantuan facility. Staff Sgt. Coyar White, from Fort Stewart, Ga., is attending the 92A senior leader course and checked in over the
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(ABOVE) La Shonda Madden, Fort Lee Lodging Front Desk clerk, assists a guest with checking into the new Fort Lee Lodge. The lodge began accepting guests Saturday. (LEFT) An extended stay guest room has a bed, bathroom, kitchenette, wired internet and a flat screen television.
I was expecting a room, bathroom and linen. Being separated from your family and your home is tough. When you go somewhere for training, you just expect a room and a bathroom. But they have a little kitchenette and a very nice, comfortable room. It’s like a miniature apartment. I’m enjoying it.” -Staff Sgt. Coyar White
weekend. Her class runs for 39 days. “It has been a great experience so far,” she said. “It was busy when I checked in, but it went really quick. It’s very nice to know we are one of the first people to stay in the new rooms.” White said she was surprised by the amenities in the rooms, especially the pots and pans. “I was expecting a room with a bathroom and linen – nothing really fancier
than that,” she saiid. “However, they have a little kitchennette, and it’s a very nice, comfortable ro oom overall. It’s like a miniature apartment. I’m enjoying it.” d how tough it is to White also noted be separated from faamily and loved ones during training, and her new accommodations at Fort Lee should s make it a lot easier. Sgt. Andrew Brahin, B from Fort Erwin, Calif., is attennding the Advanced Leaders Course andd will be at the new lodging facility untill next month. “It’s pretty comforrtable – it’s similar to others across the Arm my – but I was pretty surprised to see dish hes in my room, and that was nice,” he saiid. “It was nice being the first to stay in thee room.” Since Fort Lee is home to many different organizationss, there are a lot of people who need assistance a from the Directorate of Publlic Works, the personnel office, and thhe fire and life safety crews. Despite the demands, d the organizations went out off their way to make sure the lodging waas ready to go, said Jannsen. “When I got heree in November, one of the assessments I made was that we needed to hire 100 employees,” e he said. “That’s very hard too accomplish quickly, but the CPAC heere did an incredible job. We’ve already hired h 60 people, with
40 to go. It just usually doesn’t go that fast. It shows they really helped to get the property opened.” Several measures were taking to ensure guests safety, such as the installation of the rocks and benches around the property, primarily to keep vehicles from being able to reach the building. ”They did a great job,” said Jannsen. “It doesn’t take away from the property. Sometimes those type of things can look really ugly in front of a hotel, but they look really nice and it kind of flows with the surrounding area. It protects us from bad people doing bad things to the building. Although there is a lot of focus on the new facility, Jannsen is ensuring that the other facilities on post are up to Army Lodging standards. Work has already started with painting all of the rooms, he said. “We’re going through all of the rooms to assess what needs to be done,” he said. “We have a great maintenance crew here, and once we get through the bumps and bruises of opening a new facility, we will be able to focus the maintenance team on freshening up our other buildings. We are planning to redo the carpet in 8025 and 8026 in January. We also want to enhance the common areas so when a Soldier arrives at any facil-
The Fort Lee Lodge common area features a fireplace and large, comfortable chairs for guests.
ity, he knows it will be a clean and safe environment.” That’s the Army Lodging standard and Jannsen is determined that all 1,527 rooms under Fort Lee lodging have everything the guests needs for an extended stay. “That means the all the rooms have kitchenettes for cooking and internet access for studying, along with the regular guest amenities,” he said. “It’s important to us that even the amenities
in the rooms look nice. In the upcoming months, changes will be seen throughout the other facilities to make it more comparable to the Fort Lee Lodge.” Those changes will include adding dishes and pots and pans to the other 527 rooms and even changing the bed linens to match the new facility. One thing that wasn’t ready to go for the new lodge was the restaurant that will be on the first floor. The target for its opening is set for summer. It will be
a full restaurant with a bar and there will be a grab and go sections where people can get something that is already prepared and can be micro-waved or cooked in their rooms. The restaurant will be open to everyone on the installation. The grand opening for the Fort Lee Lodge is set for Feb. 19. Additional information about that event will be published in upcoming editions of the Traveller.
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(LEFT) Brig. Gen. Steve Farmen, Chief of Transportation and commandant of the U.S. Army Transportation School, presents an instructor of the year award to Staff Sgt. Tamera L. Cameron on Dec. 20 at the CASCOM Headquarters building. Cameron is a cadre member in the Deployment Systems Department. Also pictured left is Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Offord Jr., Regimental CSM. (BELOW LEFT) Capt. Larris Hutton, Juliet Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion commander, congratulates military students during a Dec. 7 graduation ceremony. (BELOW) A Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Soldier achieves the title of pushup champion during a recent unit sports day.
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(ABOVE) Vanessa Gholson, Beverly Burnett, Delores Withers and Tyeast Lee make an ACS toy donation on behalf of the Defense Commissary Agency here in mid-December. Numerous Fort Lee tenant organizations and community groups on and off post stepped forward with similar donations that benefitted low-income families here. (RIGHT) Students from Ordnance Basic Officer Leaders Course Class 13-01 decorate the Army Community Service building as part of a mid-December community outreach project.
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Kara Tobin and her daughter Allison wrap gifts at the Exchange as part of a December fundraising activity for the Fort Lee Area Spouse’s Club. The activity raised more than $4,900 for the FLASC scholarship program. Check out the FLASC Facebook page for more information about scholarship applications.
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With the arrival of any new year, resolutions are often made regarding physical health, financial security, travel plans and interpersonal relationships. It is within the last category of human interaction that difficulties are especially prone to occur and goals for greater communication, connection and intimacy to be abandoned. Even among the best of relationships, mistakes, slights and offenses will inevitably arise. Being hurt, particularly by people we love and trust, can be very painful. To heal the injury of transgressions, one is wise to forgive others. Many people do not understand the concept of forgiveness when they are dealing with a hurtful event.
It is important to know that forgiveness is not condoning someone’s actions, justifying the behaviors, making yourself vulnerable to harm again, or reconciling with the offender. Rather, forgiveness is a positive change in how one feels toward the other. Forgiveness results in giving up thoughts or plans for retaliation. This change in feeling is not earned by the offender and may or may not lead to a renewed relationship. Empathy allows us to appreciate another’s perspective and to feel and think as they do. In forgiving a person, try to identify all the underlying reasons that could account for the individual’s behavior. These reasons do not excuse the action, but may explain extenuating circumstances or situational variables that led to the offense.
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WASHINGTON – As tax season nears, Military OneSource and H&R Block have joined forces again to provide a free online tax preparation service for military members. During an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Tony Jackson, a program analyst for the Military OneSource program office, detailed the services available for troops and their families. “Military OneSource is a gateway to a free tax preparation service, partnered with H&R Block,” he said. “We also have tax consultants who can provide assistance, whether it’s seeking and filling out tax forms or any other tax-related information.” Jackson emphasized it is a safe and secure way for service members to prepare their taxes online. “Military OneSource and H&R block definitely meet industry standards for security for websites,” he said. “Also,
encryption software (is used), and there’s also no selling of information, so service members and family members can be assured that their information is secure, and it stays within Military OneSource and H&R Block.” Jackson noted that two services – basic and premium – are provided through H&R Block, with one notable difference. The basic service is free, he said, and the premium service would apply to taxpayers who must file Schedule C returns, generally to report gains or losses from business ownership. “When you (start) getting into premium, … you’re going to incur some additional costs, where basic is free,” Jackson said. For those not sure which service they should use, Jackson encouraged them to use the Military OneSource website as a guide. The site lists answers to frequently asked questions, he noted. “You can always contact Military OneSource at 1-800342-9647,” Jackson said. “We’re open 24 hours a day, seven days
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a week, so any questions you can use the website or the call center at the (toll-free) number.” Jackson said both methods are effective in contacting Military OneSource tax consultants offering useful services for troops and their families. “Not only do they provide forms and basic information relative to military-specific tax issues and questions, they are a gateway to get you to H&R
Uniform Wear Policies Vary Among Military Services Donna Miles American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Goodbye casual Fridays, at least for the Marine Corps. Effective Jan. 4, all nondeployed Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine units were required to wear the appropriate seasonal service uniform. Except in cases where commanders allow excep-
tions based on operational requirements, active- as well as reserve-component Marines will show up for duty every Friday wearing service uniforms. The change comes from a directive Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos issued in November. The designated uniform worn from November to March will be the Service B “Bravos”
and from April to October, the Service C “Charlies” will be worn, the directive specified. “Unlike the utility uniform, the service uniforms are form fitting, and this characteristic provides leaders with an opportunity to frequently evaluate the personal appearance of their Marines without inducing a work stoppage,” said Marine Corps Sgt.
Block,” he said. “If your tax situation warrants, they’ll get you to a volunteer income tax assistance clinic on your local military installation or larger command. It’s one-stop shopping.” These tax consultants cannot prepare tax forms or direct people to do anything, Jackson said. Everything is on a recommended basis. All members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps are eligible to use the service, he said, including members of the National Guard and Reserve components, regardless of activation status. Coast Guard reservists activated under Title 10 authority to serve with the Navy also are eligible, he added, and so are spouses and other family members enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. “Family members who have been designated to provide support to deployed service members, medically discharged retirees and discharged service members [within] 180 days of
Maj. Michael E. Sprague, senior enlisted advisor for Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. “Watching Marines square their gig line away and adjust their uniform is indicative of the ‘spit and polish’ pride we seem to have strayed from,” he said. The new Marine policy came just after the Air Force rescinded its “Blues Monday” policy that had required most Airmen to wear the blue uniform every Monday. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III announced in November that he was eliminating the servicewide policy, giving commanders authority to des-
their discharge date are eligible for Military OneSource services,” Jackson added. The key to these services is financial readiness, which is a Defense Department priority, Jackson said. “We understand that financial readiness is a resiliency issue,” he said. “If you have a service [member] who’s concerned about their financial situation, then that detracts from the mission.” Jackson also provided his personal testament to using the free tax preparation program, having served on active duty in the Marine Corps as a personnel officer for more than 20 years. He said his family still uses the service. This program’s ultimate goal, Jackson said, is to ensure service members and their families know that Military OneSource is an option. “We hope it’s the first option … for getting your taxes prepared or answering any questions or issues you have with taxes,” he said. “Just know that Military OneSource is there to help you.”
ignate uniform wear. Welsh’s decision overturned one that former Air Force Chief of Staff Norton A. Schwartz had instituted in 2008 as a partial return to pre-9/11 uniform practices. Airmen had been wearing camouflage uniforms at the time, but Schwartz said he believed that “part of our image, culture and professionalism is instilled in our blues.” Neither the Army nor Navy have servicewide requirements regarding wear of service uniforms, spokespeople for both services confirmed. Wear of uniform decisions are made by commanders or, in the Navy, by desig-
nated uniform prescribing authorities who issue uniform policy within their geographic regions. However, Frank Shirer from the Army Center of Military History recalls a day when all Soldiers were required to wear their service green uniforms – and undergo an inspection – when they reported to receive their pay. That requirement and the so-called “pay-day inspections” were discontinued during the 1970s as the Army began making direct deposits through electronic banking, Shirer said. (Editor’s Note: Marine Corps Cpl. Nana DannsaAppiah contributed to this article.)
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Protestant Men’s Outreach | Jan. 11 The Protestant Men of the Chapel is hosting an outreach event Jan. 11, 7 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. Food will be provided and participants can learn more about the men’s ministry efforts. For details, contact Gary Boardman by calling (804) 931-9799 or emailing gwb45@hotmail.com.
AER Scholarships | Deadline April 2 Army Emergency Relief offers college financing assistance for dependent children and spouses through the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program and the AER Spouse Education Assistance Program. Applications for the 2013-2014 scholarships will be available online through April 2 at www.aerhq.org. Online applications must be submitted by April 2, 2013. Additional deadlines are in the instructions. For details, contact the Fort Lee AER Officer Tonya Brock at (804) 734-7669.
A party for advanced individual training students is held Saturdays, 5-10 p.m., at the Sports Zone. Dancing to the latest hits spun by a disc jockey, light refreshments, pool and a golf simulator are available for $3. The Sports Zone is building 3650 on C Avenue. For details, call (804) 765-1523 or 734-6678.
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SPORTS & FITNESS MLK Tourney | Deadline Jan. 16 The 14th annual MLK Basketball Tournament is set for Jan. 19-21. Deadline to register is Jan. 16. Cost is $350 per team. Anyone interested in participating must pay the entry fee to the Sports Office in building 4320 by Jan. 16. Games will be double elimination. The tournament is open to active duty, dependent spouses, Department of Defense civilians and contractors working on Fort Lee. For details, call (804) 765-3058 or 7653057.
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The Protestant Women of the Chapel’s Spring Semester Kickoffs are set for Jan. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. and Jan. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Memorial Chapel. There will be an inspirational speaker and an opportunity to choose from several semester-long book studies. Watch care provided. For details, email mandyteePWOC@ gmail.com.
Fort Lee’s Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation Center is offering discounted Snow Xperience Trips to Wintergreen Resort. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing rentals and lift ticket packages are available at a discounted price. The Snow Xperience Trips will take place on Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9. Cost varies. For registration and additional information, visit Outdoor Recreation in building 15014 on 5th Street or call (804) 765-2212.
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Free line dancing lessons for all ages are held Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Sports Zone, building 3650, on C Avenue. An instructor will teach the cupid shuffle, the electric slide, the wobble, the cha-cha and other line dances ranging from soul to country. For details, call (804) 765-1523 or 7346678.
Personal trainers are available weekdays by appointment at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Specialized programs are offered for sports, weight loss, resistance training, reconditioning and people 60 or older. The cost for 60-minute sessions is $35 each for the first nine sessions and $30 each for 10 or more sessions. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
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Get Fit, Stay Fit | Daily A variety of weekly fitness classes are available through the Family and MWR Sports Office. The cost is usually $4 per class, and a fitness card may be used for most. The 10-class punch card costs $20. Some classes are free. Classes for which there is a fee include Boot Camp, Tai Chi, aerobics, Zumba and Step Kick. Free classes include Workout with Weights in the House of Pain and yoga. Iyengar yoga is free for active duty Soldiers and spouses of deployed service members. Restorative yoga is free for all qualified participants. Fitness class participants must be age 16 or older and eligible fitness facility patrons. The WWW in the House of Pain class is for those 18 and older. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Fitness Assessments | Mondays - Thursdays Free microfit fitness assessments are available MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Clark Fitness Center. The assessments take 20-40 minutes and check blood pressure, body fat and height and weight as well as cardio, flexibility and strength. For details, call (804) 734-6994.
OUTSIDE THE GATE Annie | Jan. 11-12 The Chesterfield Children’s Theatre group is performing “Annie” Jan. 11-12, 7 p.m., and Jan. 13, 3 p.m. at the Bailey Bridge Middle School Auditorium at 12501 Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian. Tickets are $8 for general admission and discounted to $4 for military and children 12 and under. For group discounts, reservations of more than 10 people or details, call (804) 691-7235 or email chesterfieldchildrenstheatre@hotmail.com.
Cancer Fundraiser | Jan. 12 A fundraiser to help with medical expenses of Veronika Newman – a Fort Lee community member who is battling cancer – is set for Jan. 12, 2-5 p.m., at 22005 Cox Road, Sutherland. Brunswick Stew will be sold by the quart or bowl. For details, or large orders, email stlrs40@hotmail.com.
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Family Film Fest | Jan. 19 The Chester Library is having a Madagascar film fest Jan. 19. Showings are set for 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite circus entertainer. Face painting and arts and crafts will be available. No registration required. The Chester Library is at 11800 Centre Street, Chester. For details, call (804) 748-6314.
and Crochet Group meets at Appomattox Regional Library branches each week. The group offers free knitting and crocheting lessons and has donated more than 800 items to local charities. It meets in the Hopewell Main Library on the first and third Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and on the second and fourth Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon. It also meets at the Dinwiddie branch on the second and fourth Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. For details, call (804) 458-6329 or visit www.arls.org.
Soccer Try-outs | Feb. 9 Chesterfield United Soccer Club will hold tryouts for its semi-professional team on Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m., at the River City Sportsplex, 2419 Colony Crossing Place, Midlothian. The team will compete in the National Premier Soccer League, which is considered the fourth division of professional soccer in America. Training will start in April and the regular season runs from May through July. The four home games will be played at Williams Stadium on Fort Lee. Register online at www.unitedfcvirginia. com/CHF/675374.html.
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INTERESTED APPLICANTS: Must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia State application. SALARY: $28,234.00 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Good knowledge of the principles of modern penology, especially in the areas of correctional security and discipline, behavior patterns and attitudes of individuals or groups of persons in custody. • Ability to perform for long periods under varying working conditions. Ability to use good judgment in controlling prisoners individually and in groups, some of whom may be emotionally disturbed or unruly. • Ability to learn the principles and techniques of first aid and be able to administer first aid in emergency situations. • Ability to assist in supervising the work of inmates. • Ability to carry out oral and written directives accurately. • Ability to remain alert at all times and be able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. • Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required. Possession of a valid VA Driver’s License. Must maintain telephone in residence for emergency contact. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must maintain certification in all Criminal Justice Services Commission mandated training as a Jail Officer in the State of Virginia. Must be 21 years of age or older. All applicants will undergo a criminal background check and a driving record inquiry. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening test, a written test, as well as, a medical examination and a polygraph examination. Applications are available at the Petersburg Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia Employment Office located at 5240 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA., Monday through Friday. Applications may also be downloaded from the internet; DHRM Form 10-012
Please forward all applications to: Petersburg Sheriff’s Office • 8 Courthouse Ave. • Petersburg, VA 23803 • ATTN: Pamela Davis The Petersburg Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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